§201. Murder

B. Engages in conduct that manifests a depraved indifference to the value of human
life and that in fact causes the death of another human being; or [2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

C. Intentionally or knowingly causes another human being to commit suicide by the use
of force, duress or deception. [2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

[
2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD);
2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF)
.]

1-A.
For purposes of subsection 1, paragraph B, when the crime of depraved indifference
murder is charged, the crime of criminally negligent manslaughter is deemed to be
charged.

[
2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD);
2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF)
.]

2.
The sentence for murder is as authorized in chapter 51.

[
2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD);
2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF)
.]

3.
It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A, that
the person causes the death while under the influence of extreme anger or extreme
fear brought about by adequate provocation.

[
2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD);
2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF)
.]

4.
For purposes of subsection 3, provocation is adequate if:

A. It is not induced by the person; and [2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

B. It is reasonable for the person to react to the provocation with extreme anger or
extreme fear, provided that evidence demonstrating only that the person has a tendency
towards extreme anger or extreme fear is not sufficient, in and of itself, to establish
the reasonableness of the person's reaction. [2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD); 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]

[
2001, c. 383, §8 (AMD);
2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF)
.]

5.
Nothing contained in subsection 3 may constitute a defense to a prosecution for,
or preclude conviction of, manslaughter or any other crime.